Can laughter yoga cure nurse burnout? new study says maybe
NCT ID NCT07208474
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether laughter yoga can help reduce burnout and improve spiritual well-being in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. 70 nurses were split into two groups: one did eight laughter yoga sessions, the other did nothing. Researchers measured changes in burnout and well-being using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laughter yoga
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce burnout and boost well-being for healthcare workers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 70 nurses, so results may not apply to all. The control group got no intervention, which can bias outcomes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Izmir
Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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